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C&I Studios will celebrate the launch of C&I Reach, its nonprofit arm focused on raising awareness and funds for underserved families around the globe, with an inaugural fundraiser – “BEYOND,” a photography showcase and virtual reality experience, to support its philanthropic efforts, both locally and abroad. The event takes place at C&I Studios located at 541 NW 1st Ave in Fort Lauderdale’s FAT Village.
Visitors to “BEYOND” will enjoy live music and be treated to gourmet culinary creations by Los Angeles chef Zachary Mein and free-flowing cocktails while they learn about C&I Reach’s mission to support the lifesaving work of Jedidiah Learning Steps, FluteMaker Ministries and Watchmen on the Walls. Through virtual reality headsets, guests will view interactive and artfully produced stories that highlight the breathtaking landscapes and the people facing daily struggles and triumphs in Zambia, Nicaragua and Guatemala, as well as in America.
Select works from the photography exhibition will be available for purchase to further benefit underserved children in Broward County by helping to create a film program and computer labs at local schools.
Sponsors for C&I’s Reach’s “BEYOND” are Urban Street Development, Keith Costello and Denice Hayes, Gray Robinson, Hypower, McCormick Distilling Company, Ocean Wine & Spirits and A2 Events.
Tickets for C&I Reach’s “BEYOND” are $75 and include food and an open bar. They can be purchased on Eventbrite at https://bit.ly/2M83Bbj.
For more information about C&I Reach, please visit cireach.org.
About C&I Studios
C&I is an idea agency that solves marketing challenges with innovative concepts, multimedia, and distribution to organizations around the world. Our integrated, full-service approach includes graphic design, branding, storyboard, motion graphics and animation, copywriting, media consultation, social media, web design & development, audio, video and photography and public relations to create inspiring campaigns that change perceptions and motivate sales. C&I’s unique brand is highlighted by its hip studios which include an art space, café, bar/lounge and an airstream retail shop that offers globally handcrafted and sustainable merchandise to benefit its Reach nonprofit organization. Based in Fort Lauderdale, the growing company also serves the Los Angeles, California and Alexandria, Virginia regions. For more information, please visit C&I at c-istudios.com or call (954) 357-3934.
About C&I Reach
C&I Reach is a 501 (c)(3) organization created by C&I Studios to raise awareness and funds, plus change perceptions about the way people think about life around the globe. From every service that we provide, C&I Studios supports international organizations and partners. Each company that works with C&I helps us to “reach” communities by bringing media to underprivileged and impoverished areas of the country and the world. From making a video pro-bono to helping an orphanage gain critical donations to traveling to a small village to print a family’s first portrait together, we believe that media can be used to educate, empower and inspire individuals to greatness. To donate or for more information, please visit cireach.org.